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3.6.2024 | JEF countries increase surveillance and presence in Northern European marine areas Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.6.2024 15.22 Type: Press release The Joint Expeditionary force (JEF), led by the United Kingdom, will increase its presence i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/jef-countries-increase-surveillance-and-presence-in-northern-european-marine-areas
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6.11.2023 | The Russian salvage vessel Spasatel KarevKarev began to repair Rostelecom’s Baltika telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland on 6 November. The company has negotiated with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment concerning the repair of the faulty cable, which is partly located in Finland’s exclusive economic zone.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/russia-starts-repairs-of-its-baltika-data-cable-in-the-gulf-of-finland
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16.2.2023 | The Government has adopted a resolution on the National Strategy for the Prevention of and Response to Environmental Damage extending to 2035. The Strategy was adopted at the government session on 16 February. Its main objective is to guide the authorities’ preparedness for current and future threats of environmental damage. The Strategy needed to be updated to ensure that the responsibilities of different actors are in line with the current legislation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/national-strategy-for-the-prevention-of-and-response-to-environmental-damage-guides-preparedness-for-current-and-future-threats-
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30.5.2024 | The EU’s strategic stockpiles in Finland can be deployed in major accidents and emergencies. Supplies must be ready for delivery within 12 hours. An extensive exercise was organised under the lead of the Ministry of the Interior from 27 May to 30 May 2024 where assistance was delivered to an accident area.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-exercises-use-of-eu-strategic-stockpiles
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23.10.2023 | Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen appointed a working group, whose task is to find ways to promote offshore wind power in Finland. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will also launch a legislative project on offshore wind power located in Finland’s exclusive economic zone. The measures will implement the objective of the Government Programme of Prime Minister Pett...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-working-group-and-legislative-project-launched-to-streamline-offshore-wind-projects
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13.10.2023 | On 12 October 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal for a new Emissions Trading Act and amendments to the Act on Biofuels, Bioliquids and Biomass Fuels. The current Emissions Trading Act and the Act on Aviation Emissions Trading would be repealed.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-submits-its-proposal-on-new-emissions-trading-act-to-parliament
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23.4.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029. The decisions focus on reinforcing the conditions for economic growth and enhancing the security of Finland and the Finnish people. At the same time, the Government will ensure that public finances are sustainable. The growth package will be financed responsibly through measures to increase general government revenue and reduce expenditure.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-decisions-in-mid-term-policy-review-session-will-strengthen-finland-s-competitiveness-and-security
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26.5.2023 | Finland will host for the first time the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) from 29 May to 8 June 2023. Around 400 leading experts on Antarctica will gather in Helsinki.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/helsinki-antarctic-meeting-to-stress-urgency-of-climate-action
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7.9.2023 | During the autumn, the Government will launch a number of projects to boost the energy transition. The aim is to attract investments to Finland that reduce emissions and turn Finland into a leader in terms of clean energy and a positive climate handprint.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mykkanen-excellent-opportunities-for-finland-to-become-major-player-in-clean-energy
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23.5.2023 | While Finland and Antarctica may be a world apart, Finland as an Arctic country is actively involved in the international cooperation on Antarctica. In this way, we can have a say in the affairs of the two polar regions as climate change threatens the environment in both. The Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) will be held for the first time in Finland at the end of May.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/world-experts-on-antarctica-to-meet-in-helsinki
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21.8.2023 | A new era has begun in Finland's foreign and security policy. NATO membership will strengthen not only our security, but also the stability of Northern Europe. Finland's strong defence capability and resilience will strengthen the whole Alliance, says Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen in her speech at the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-the-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-at-the-2023-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission
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31.5.2022 | On Tuesday 31 May, the second day of its special meeting, the European Council discussed security, defence and food security.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-council-calls-on-russia-to-unblock-ukrainian-grain-exports
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31.3.2025 | Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen will attend the Border Security Summit in London on 31 March. The ministerial summit will focus on crime related to people smuggling and organised immigration crime. The aim is to identify the best ways to combat these phenomena.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/minister-of-the-interior-rantanen-to-attend-meeting-on-organised-immigration-crime-in-london
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8.12.2022 | The Government has issued a decree that lays down provisions on classification of critical electricity consumers during disruptions, power shortages and crises. Grid operators must update their preparedness plans in accordance with the decree.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-issues-decree-on-critical-electricity-consumers
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11.6.2021 | The EU Ministers responsible for energy issues will convene in Luxembourg on 11 June 2021. The ministers aim to adopt a general approach on the proposed revision of the regulation on cross-border energy infrastructure (so-called TEN-E regulation), to discuss the hydrogen strategy published by the European Commission in July 2020 and to adopt conclusions on the renovations of buildings in Europe. St...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/eu-energy-ministers-to-discuss-europe-s-energy-networks-hydrogen-strategy-and-building-renovations
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29.3.2023 | Carbon dioxide capture, use and storage technologies offer significant opportunities for Finland when it comes to both achieving the carbon neutrality target and creating new business. However, stronger national guidance, a clearer regulatory environment and measures to ensure sustainability are needed for the deployment of solutions. This is according to a new report drawn up for the Government...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-carbon-dioxide-use-and-removal-present-significant-opportunities-for-finland
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30.11.2021 | Under the migratory fish programme NOUSU led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the State of Finland contributes to the restoration of the Virtaankoski Rapid in the River Tainionvirta that discharges into Päijänne, the second largest lake in Finland. The regulating dam of the small-scale hydropower plant will be demolished to free the river. The company that owns the power plant will be transferred to Hiitolanjoki Voima Oy at the beginning of 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/demolition-of-virtaankoski-hydropower-plant-opens-river-tainionvirta-to-migratory-fish-in-lake-paijanne
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17.3.2021 | Tourist spending in Finland will decrease by 40–50% in 2021. If demand starts to increase in late summer, total spending is estimated to shrink by around 40%, or more than EUR 6 billion. If, however, demand starts to recover only in the winter season of 2021–2022, total spending will decrease by about 50%, or around EUR 8 billion.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/estimate-coronavirus-pandemic-to-cut-tourist-spending-by-up-to-50-in-finland-this-year
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10.10.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto was invited by the EU High Representative Joseph Borrell to address the European Union Heads of Mission.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-s-speech-at-the-annual-meeting-of-the-european-union-heads-of-mission
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23.8.2021 | Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen's speech in the Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission on the 23rd of August 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-s-speech-in-the-annual-meeting-of-heads-of-mission